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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 424.39 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 424.39 and 233.85 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 424.39 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/424.39 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 424.39 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 99,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,243.60/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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